The
Annapurna Circuit is one of the classic treks
in the world and on the ‘must do’ list of any
serious trekker or adventurer. The circuit takes
one around the Annapurna Himal, following the
courses of 2 mighty rivers: the Marsyangdi in
the east and the Kaligandaki in the west, and
takes one over the 5400m-high Thorung La Pass
in between the upper reaches of the rivers. The
Kaligandaki is the world’s deepest gorge, flanked
by the giant Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himals.
The flora, geography and culture also change dramatically
around the circuit.
Few
places in the world have such a splendid variety
of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It
is a rare combination of long arrays of snow-capped
peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with
deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot -spring,
and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and
friendly ethnic people.
A
sacred valley ringed by enormous peaks, the Annapurna
Sanctuary is a hidden glacial hollow that shimmers
like a jewel in the mountains. This is a trek
to a land of enchantment. No one can fail to be
pressed by the diversity highlighted on this adventure.
The snow-covered peaks of the Annapurna Himal,
white water fun on the Trisuli river, and an elephant-back
safari in the jungle offer a taste of Nepal’s
remarkable pleasures. |
